I still think the “mean” of any score is skewed if it is not segregated. For example, amcas published the mean of GPA and MCAT is going to be skewed by the following groups:
- URM and any hooked.
- Non-trades or some one went through SMP and has a lower GPA.
That left those normal, unhooked traditionals a misconception that if you reach the published mean score, with adequate ECs can get in. The fact is that it requires lot more than the published scores to get into a med school. Of course, a student with 4.0 gpa and 97% Mcat has no problem going forward, for those boarder line applicants, they should be informed and apply broadly with MD and DO schools.